RIYADH — International ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the UK condemned Iranian assaults on GCC nations and Jordan throughout a unprecedented assembly held on March 12, in response to a joint assertion issued Sunday.
The assembly mentioned the newest developments within the Center East and the regional escalation, together with the Iranian aggression and assaults carried out by its regional proxies in opposition to GCC states and Jordan.
The GCC delegation was led by Bahrain’s International Minister Dr. Abdullatif Al-Zayani, present president of the GCC Ministerial Council, whereas the UK delegation was headed by International Secretary Yvette Cooper.
The ministers reaffirmed the significance of the strategic partnership between the GCC and the UK, first introduced throughout the GCC–UK Summit held in Bahrain in November 2016.
In addition they welcomed progress in negotiations towards a free commerce settlement between the 2 sides and expressed hope that it could be concluded quickly.
The ministers welcomed the adoption of United Nations Safety Council Decision 2817 (2026), which condemned Iranian assaults concentrating on the territories of GCC states and Jordan as violations of worldwide legislation and threats to worldwide peace and safety.
The decision additionally condemned Iranian assaults on residential areas and civilian infrastructure, together with oil services, service installations and residential neighborhoods, which resulted in civilian casualties and harm to buildings.
The ministers highlighted the unprecedented worldwide solidarity with GCC states and Jordan, noting that 136 UN member states supported Decision 2817.
They referred to as on Iran to instantly halt all assaults and chorus unconditionally from provocative actions or threats in opposition to neighboring nations, together with the usage of regional proxies.
The ministers expressed appreciation for the UK’s solidarity with GCC nations and its continued dedication to the safety and stability of the area.
They reaffirmed their dedication to regional stability and referred to as for the safety of civilians and full respect for worldwide legislation and worldwide humanitarian legislation.
The ministers additionally reiterated their requires Iran to curb its nuclear and ballistic missile applications and chorus from actions that destabilize the area.
They highlighted diplomatic efforts undertaken by GCC nations earlier than the assaults and reaffirmed their dedication that GCC territories wouldn’t be used to launch assaults in opposition to Iran.
The ministers pressured their dedication to dialogue and diplomacy as the first means to resolve the disaster and praised Oman’s constructive position on this regard.
In addition they reaffirmed the proper of GCC states beneath Article 51 of the UN Constitution to defend themselves individually and collectively in opposition to armed assaults.
The assertion added that GCC nations have the proper to take all crucial measures to guard their safety, stability, territories and the protection of residents and residents.
The ministers agreed to proceed joint diplomatic efforts to achieve a sustainable resolution that stops Iran from buying nuclear weapons and halts the event and proliferation of ballistic missiles, drones and different applied sciences that threaten regional safety.
In addition they emphasised the significance of defending regional airspace, maritime routes and freedom of navigation, in addition to guaranteeing the safety of transport lanes and world vitality markets.
The ministers famous that UN Safety Council Decision 2817 condemned any Iranian actions or threats geared toward disrupting worldwide navigation within the Strait of Hormuz or threatening maritime safety within the Bab Al-Mandab Strait.
They pressured that the safety and stability of the Gulf area are elementary pillars for world financial stability and carefully linked to worldwide safety, together with that of the UK.
The ministers additionally praised the UK’s contributions to regional safety and welcomed London’s latest resolution to reinforce protection capabilities within the area, together with the deployment of Royal Air Drive Hurricane plane in defensive operations.
The UK expressed appreciation to GCC nations for the hospitality and help offered to British residents current within the area.
